Morocco continues its adventure at the 2026 World Cup. The Atlas Lions dominated Canada 3-0 this Saturday in Houston, thanks in particular to a brace from Azzedine Ounahi and a goal from Soufiane Rahimi in added time.
As France faces Paraguay in the World Cup round of 16, Kylian Mbappé continues to capture all eyes . In Morocco, the French team’s star is also known for another habit: his repeated stays in Marrakech.
Ayyoub Bouaddi is making an impact with Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, but his choice continues to spark debate in France. The technical director of the French Football Federation acknowledges that the young midfielder’s departure to the Atlas Lions represents a significant loss.
Before Canada-Morocco, Ismael Saibari shared an intimate testimony about his childhood. The Moroccan attacking midfielder recounted the physical difficulties he faced as a young child, but especially the decisive role played by his mother in helping him walk and then realize his dream of becoming a footballer.
The Morocco faces Canada again this Saturday in Houston with a place in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals at stake. But this time, the Lions of the Atlas are no longer advancing in the shadows. Their greatest adversary could be this new favorite status they must now assume.
Canada is more than just Jonathan David. In midfield, Stephen Eustáquio sets the rhythm, feeds the flanks and supports attacks. For Morocco, reducing his influence will be one of the keys to the round of 16.
A surprise semi-finalist in 2022, Morocco no longer seduces solely through its defensive solidity. At the 2026 World Cup, the foreign press sees a more technical team, capable of controlling the game and aiming even higher in the tournament.
Canada is dangerous on set pieces, not only through the quality of their crosses. On corners, Jonathan David tends to position himself near the goalkeeper to disrupt his reading of the play. Facing this strategy, Bounou will need to be protected.
Rotterdam is preparing for another evening of heavy crowds around the Lions of the Atlas. Before the round of 16 match Morocco–Canada, scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m., the city announces several street closures in the city center .
Qualified for the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, Morocco has already secured a significant FIFA prize pool. The guaranteed amount to the FRMF reaches at least 15 million dollars in sports prize money, even before the Atlas Lions’ next match.
Eliminated by Switzerland in the Round of 16 at the World Cup, Algeria is questioning its future. Beyond coach Vladimir Petkovic, several voices point to structural delays compared to Morocco, presented as a model of training and stability.
Azzedine Ounahi should not follow Girona into the second division. The Moroccan midfielder is attracting several La Liga clubs , seduced by his technical profile and international experience. His departure could become one of the hottest files in the Spanish transfer market.